Chapter 215

Zelda seemed a bit dazed, likely shaken by Esme's earlier words. She took a breath to steady herself and was about to head back when a van suddenly pulled up in front of her. Before she could react, three large men leaped out. One clamped a cloth over her nose and mouth. Zelda struggled to free herself, but with the three men pinning her down, she couldn't move. These men were clearly experienced. They hauled her into the van with practiced ease. Although she tried to hold her breath, the drug on the cloth soon overwhelmed her, and everything went dark as she slipped into unconsciousness. "Drive to the abandoned block in Norwagon," one of the men instructed. "Have the others take extra cars and head out toward Southville and Weston. Ms. Kane paid a hefty sum for this, so we can't mess it up!" In her groggy state, Zelda faintly heard the name "Ms. Kane". Was Mabel behind this kidnapping? The thought lingered briefly before she lost consciousness entirely. … When Zelda awoke, sh